Trooper Roy Edman Jones

Trooper Roy Edman Jones

Indiana State Police, Indiana

End of Watch Tuesday, July 3, 1979

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Roy Edman Jones

Trooper Roy Jones was killed in an automobile accident while responding to assist the Markleville town marshal and a Madison County sheriff's deputy who had stopped a vehicle they had pursued after running a stop sign.

Trooper Jones was responding with lights and siren when another car pulled out in front of him. He swerved to avoid a collision and struck a tree, killing him instantly of massive injuries.

Trooper Jones had served with the Indiana State Police for nearly three years and was assigned to the Pendleton post. He was a veteran of the US Army Special Forces during the Vietnam War where he was awarded the Bronze Star. He was survived by his wife, three sons and daughter.

Bio

  • Age 31
  • Tour 2 years, 8 months
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Automobile crash

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Thank you for your service, both military and police, and please know that your sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten. Rest In Peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

July 3, 2020

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